We list below summaries of one public figures's issue stances related to each topic, and which AmericansElect.org quiz answer each issue stance indicates. Click on the quiz answer link to see the full original excerpt and citations.

Question 1 answer A

on
Economy:
When you think about the US budget deficit, which of the following solutions is closest to your opinion?

A: Cutting existing programs

B: More spending cuts than tax increases (mix of both solutions)

C: More tax increases than spending cuts (mix of both solutions)

D: Raising Taxes

E: Unsure

Summary answer 'A' from 1 out of 2 statements:

$1.1 in cuts in services this year, including many layoffs: A on question 1Focus on stimulating economic growth via local aid: D on question 1This question weighted at 7% importance.(Relative importance: 2 out of 29 statements.)

Question 2 answer A

on
Energy:
When you think about Americaís energy needs, which of the following solutions comes closest to your opinion?

A: Strong investment in renewable energy like wind and solar

B: More drilling than investment in renewables (mix of both solutions)

Develop solar power projects to generate 250 MW by 2017: A on question 2Make Massachusetts a global center for alternative energy: A on question 2Cut Energy costs and develop renewable energy: A on question 2Support renewable energy like Cape Wind: A on question 2Tax credits for energy efficient cars: C on question 2Convert state fleet to hybrids and fuel-efficient cars: A on question 2Letter to Congress supporting renewable energy tax credit: A on question 2This question weighted at 24% importance.(Relative importance: 7 out of 29 statements.)

Question 3 answer B

on
Healthcare:
When you think about healthcare reform in the United States, which of the following solutions is closest to your opinion?

A: The Government should be the sole provider of healthcare insurance

B: The Government should have a major role in providing healthcare insurance

C: The Government should have a limited role in providing healthcare insurance

D: Only private companies should provide healthcare insurance

E: Unsure

Summary answer 'B' from 5 out of 8 statements:

Pursue cost-savings ideas within new health reform mandate: B on question 3Supports employer uninsured healthcare assessment, plus more: A on question 3Supports Health Access and Affordability Act: A on question 3Finance catastrophic health coverage: B on question 3Negotiate bulk drug purchases under governorís authority: B on question 3Invest in prevention: B on question 3Focus on prevention and wellness programs: B on question 3Adopt national health reform legislation before the end of the year: A on question 3This question weighted at 28% importance.(Relative importance: 8 out of 29 statements.)

Question 4 answer A

on
Immigration:
When you think about illegal immigration, which of the following solutions come closest to your opinion?

A: All illegal immigrants should be able to stay in the US legally

B: Most illegal immigrants should be able to stay in the US, with some exceptions

C: Most illegal immigrants should be deported, with some exceptions

D: All illegal immigrants should be deported

E: Unsure

Summary answer 'A' from 2 out of 3 statements:

In-state tuition ok for illegals; focus on employers: A on question 4Drivers licenses for illegals, for security and safety: B on question 4Supports in-state tuition rates for illegal immigrants: A on question 4This question weighted at 10% importance.(Relative importance: 3 out of 29 statements.)

Question 5 answer E

on
Foreign Policy:
When you think about the US pursuing its interests abroad, which of the following is closest to your opinion?

A: The US should always act in its own interest regardless of what other countries think

B: The US should rarely listen to other countries

C: The US should listen to other countries more often than not

D: The US should always listen to other countries before pursuing its own interests

E: Unsure

Summary answer 'E' from 0 out of 0 statements:

(No votes on which to base response)
This question weighted at 0% importance.(Relative importance: 0 out of 29 statements.)

Question 6 answer D

on
Education:
When you think about education in the US, which of the following is closest to your opinion?

A: School curriculums should be set entirely at a local school board level

B: School curriculums should be set more by local school boards than at a national level

C: School curriculums should be set more by national standards than at a local level

D: School curriculums should be set entirely at a national standardized level

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